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LOT 0090
Estimate
GBP (£) 700 - 900
EUR (€) 810 - 1,040
USD ($) 940 - 1,210
HELLENISTIC TERRACOTTA PYXIS
3RD-2ND CENTURY B.C.
3 1/2 in. (189 grams, 90 mm wide).
3RD-2ND CENTURY B.C.
3 1/2 in. (189 grams, 90 mm wide).
With separate lid; small flared base, carinated profile with large flange rim, lid with broad flange, domed upper face with rosette detailing and central facing female bust.
PROVENANCE:
Ex Atenasov collection, Germany, before 1973.
LITERATURE:
Cf. a vessel of similar form but undecorated in the British Museum, London, under accession number 1866,0415.49.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
